Saturday, 24 August 2019

I was able to add two pictures of my first day in Mesa, but not able to add text.  You can see the photos if you look at former posts.  The one on the left is the house I thought was mine.  I'm standing in front of the little Casita that is mine.  It is a converted garage, and you can see the outline of the garage door.  Yesterday, I ventured out on my own (with my GPS, of course) and found the credit union that co-ops with mine in Bountiful and a D.I. where I purchased a $7 white laminate table with shelf, to replace the awful black hard plastic that was here.  Little by little making my little casita more mine, more functional and comfortable.

Each day at the ROC, we have a morning and an afternoon devotional.  On two occasions, one of the young Church Service Missionaries (CSM) who deal with emotional/social issues, has given the devotional thought.  It is very difficult for them to stand in front of people and speak.  Elder and Sister Biggs (the lead missionaries at the ROC) are so loving and supportive of these young men that, with their enouragement, they are able to share.  The theme for this month is Scripture Power.  I have been deeply touched as I have watched them stand and share a favorite scripture, as well as their thoughts about it.    The Lord loves these young men and has provided a safe place for them where they can do something productive and important (on computers).  Just one of the many blessings of serving at the Mesa ROC.